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1. [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: Jorge Garcia <fortee9er@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:29:58 -0700 (PDT); I need to replace the brake light switch on my BJ8 does anyone know if this part is available from NAPA or local auto part stores? The last one I bought from Moss but I'd like to have one today if po; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00369.html (6,916 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "rjhco" <rjh@hockertlaw.us>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:37:11 -0500; Check the thread pitch on the switch from NAPA. I recall that it is not the same as the Healey OEM threads. Best regards, Jim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net h; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00371.html (6,501 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "David Z" <davzu29@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:43 -0400; The last time I had to purchase one NAPA no longer had a listing for the part. The ususal suppliers carry them, and there'yre pretty cheap. I've never had very good luck with durability of the hydra; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00373.html (8,020 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "richard mayor" <mayorrichard@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:02:58 +0000; I few years back I went to my local auto parts store - not an import parts store. As a racer, I'm not concerned with concourse replacement parts. They have books which show a gazillion hyraulic brake; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00387.html (8,876 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: <insptwo@msn.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:16:06 -0400; I had the same thing happen when my overdrive toggle switch went. I went to a local auto parts store and they had the same identical switch for about 6 bucks. The only difference was the back of the; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00388.html (9,952 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: <shop@justbrits.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:49:57 -0500; Not picking on a fellow BJ-7 person, BUT Bill... <<the same identical switch for about 6 bucks. The only difference was the back of the switch, the wiring had a slightly different configuration.>> WH; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00390.html (7,543 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "Jody Kerr" <jodyfkerr@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:35:20 -0700; But that does beg the question of interchange. I used to work on Sunbeam-Talbots and Hudsons. Some of the parts are only available via "interchange." Occasionally it's "interchange + bodging." Is the; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00391.html (8,640 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:11:41 -0700; Identical = exactly the same, only completely different. As far as the voltage and amp ratings go, since he was replacing a Lucas switch, pretty much anything he could buy would be an improvement, do; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00393.html (8,489 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "Leonard Hartnett" <thehartnetts@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:37:24 -0700; For what it is worth, and it may not be worth anything due to its age, I found the following notes that date back to 1994 when I replaced my brake switch. Chief Auto Parts merged with Auto Zone in 19; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00409.html (10,362 bytes)
10. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: <insptwo@msn.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:38:51 -0400; Ok, The front was exact, the rear wiring connections were located at different degrees. The amphere rating and voltage ratings were excellent and what they should be. Plus I should know, electricity; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00411.html (9,942 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "Dan Stromquist" <dan@warner-associates.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:40:47 -0500; Now that you mention it-is it normal to have to stomp on the brakes for that switch to activate the brake lights and will a new switch work easier or not? It seems to me my lights require to much ped; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00412.html (11,467 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: Alan Schultz <alan@andysnet.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:13:07 -0500; My advise to anyone having a car equipped with a pressure switch to activate the stop lights is to install a mechanical switch at the brake pedal that is adjusted to close the N.O. switch with about; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00413.html (9,684 bytes)
13. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "David Z" <davzu29@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:46:21 -0400; The same thing happened to me, more than once. You shouldn't have to use unusual foot pressure on the brake pedal to get the lights to illuminate. The symptoms you describe is evidence the contacts; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00414.html (12,372 bytes)
14. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "David Z" <davzu29@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:50:09 -0400; I replaced my hydraulic switch with a mechanical one mounted on the air plenum just behind the brake pedal. I left the old, non-working switch in place so everything else works and looks fine, but I; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00415.html (11,049 bytes)
15. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "Bob Slater" <bj7healey@gto.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:17:48 -0400; I have been using a similar setup for a number of years. I have placed pictures and details at this web address. http://picasaweb.google.com/robgtonet/BobsCenterMtgBL Bob Slater 1963 BJ7 ____________; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00416.html (9,760 bytes)
16. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "Bob Johnson" <robert.w.johnson@charter.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:33:25 -0400; OK, several people have mentioned Mechanical/ Micro brake light switches. Can someone give some specifics on what to use or where to find such a thing. I asked at my local Advance Store and they had; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00417.html (8,814 bytes)
17. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: Alan Schultz <alan@andysnet.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:44:29 -0500; You'll get nowhere asking for a light switch. Just find the display of switches used in American cars and you should find a small pushbutton switch that is used as a brake switch. I think the one I; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00418.html (9,037 bytes)
18. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: <DavidWMalaney@eaton.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:46:18 -0400; Here's one: http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/custom_cars.html Look on the left, under Products: brake switch/relays Regards, Dave M. --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces+davidwmalaney=eaton.; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00419.html (9,188 bytes)
19. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: "Leonard Hartnett" <thehartnetts@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:53:02 -0700; Bob: There is a purpose built commercial switch that you can see at http://www.srbymichael.com/products/brakes/brakes.shtml Scroll down to 'Brake Light Switch, Mechanical'. I found this by Googling "; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00420.html (10,373 bytes)
20. Re: [Healeys] Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: Al Malin <amalin@mac.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:39:15 -0400; I used a switch that is the part for a clothes dryer door. Works great. Al Malin Tricarb _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00425.html (8,824 bytes)

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